State of Health

Longform Katrina Jones and Janay Clark.

Michigan's direct care workers confront shortages of PPE and providers as pandemic rages

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 3, 2020
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Here's how Michigan health care experts are reducing risks of medication overload

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 12, 2020
Longform Grand Rapids resident Yvonne Woodard has had several low birth weight children and grandchildren.

As awareness of racism's role in infant mortality grows, Michigan takes action

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 29, 2020
Longform Lauren Kazee, an independent consultant, wrote the Michigan Department of Education's Social and Emotional Learning Competencies.

Michigan schools once lagged in behavioral health care. Here's how they made it a priority.

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, October 6, 2020
Longform Jametta Lilly.

State task force leads the way on reducing Michigan's COVID-19 racial disparities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, October 6, 2020
Longform Jim Lee, vice president of data policy and analytics at the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.

Data sharing among health providers boosts Michigan's pandemic response

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 15, 2020
Longform Kevin Fischer.

COVID-19 a 'potential positive' for how Michiganders receive and perceive mental health services

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, September 1, 2020
Longform Belle Harvest farmer Tom Heffron checks a worker's temperature using a touchless thermometer.

With numerous barriers to health care, Michigan immigrants are among hardest hit by COVID-19

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 11, 2020
Longform Ebony Reddock.

Over 40 Michigan organizations join collaboratory to center equity in evaluation practices

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 4, 2020
Longform Doris Abbott, a volunteer for Senior Services Southwest Michigan, prepares meals for delivery.

Michigan's Meals on Wheels programs adapt to surging demand and new safety protocols during pandemic

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 16, 2020
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State of Health is a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. Previous coverage examined health disparities and how they affect Michigan's children and seniors and integrated care and its potential to improve Michiganders' health. This series is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
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